Rascal Flatts Ohio’s “Official Country Group?”
Columbus will never replace Nashville as the center of the country music universe, but one lawmaker thinks a popular band’s roots are deep enough to be designated Ohio’s “Official Country Music Group.”
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Unemployment falls, but job growth remains slow
Ohio’s unemployment rate fell in December, the second straight monthly decline after a stretch five consecutive months during which the rate either increased or was unchanged from the month before.
Schools enlist parents’ help in reading
After a dismal showing on third-grade reading tests in the district, Columbus City Schools officials are aiming their next tutoring effort at parents.
Ohioans knock back $900M worth of booze
Ohioans were bending the elbow at a record pace last year.
8 busted in synthetic drug roundup
A Fairfield County company and its employees are accused of selling illicit drugs to customers in Ohio and across the country.
8 in a row: CBJ 5, Flyers 2
Matt Calvert and Brandon Dubinsky each had a goal and assist to lead the Blue Jackets to a team-record eighth-straight win in the franchise’s 1,000th game.
Buckeyes break slump
No. 17 Ohio State ended a four-game skid with a 62-55 win over Illinois on Thursday night.
OSU women rally to beat Michigan, 61-50
Raven Ferguson and Maleeka Kynard combined for 28 points off the bench as Ohio State beat Michigan 61-50 at Crisler Center in Ann Arbor Thursday night.
Bills’ Pettine is 4th Browns coach in 6 years
The Browns have hired Buffalo defensive coordinator Mike Pettine as their coach, ending a twisting, nearly four-week search.
Extreme cold brings dangers
As much of the nation endures another day of bitter, even dangerous, cold weather, safety officials are reminding Ohioans about safety precautions.